Two former Manteo officials have been charged with felony bribery for an alleged kickback deal related to a town-authorized dredging project.
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NC 12, Channel Shoaling Concerns Escalate
Discussions during a recent meeting of the Dare County Waterways Commission indicate that persistent threats to the Ocracoke highway and north-end ferry dock have become more urgent.
Dare Waterways Commission Shifts Focus
With attention long spent on navigation in Hatteras Inlet, Dare County Waterways Commission discussions recently turned to Oregon Inlet, where shoaling at the old bridge is too severe for dredge access, and other problem areas.
Dare Board OKs Deal For Manteo Dredging
Dare County commissioners have approved spending $1.9 million from DEQ for the Shallowbag Bay dredging project to help move the 16th century replica vessel Elizabeth II, that’s been stranded near the Manteo waterfront.
Dare County Agrees to Lead Dredge Project
Dare County’s recent decision to handle the dredging of Manteo channel, which the county manager said is “good for everybody,” will allow the state-owned Elizabeth II currently stuck at its Roanoke Island Festival Park mooring to sail.
Manteo Dredging Dispute at Impasse
Manteo is seeking reimbursement for $15,247.25 from a contractor that the town contends hauled away without authorization 71 truckloads of dredge material from the town’s disposal site.
Dare Moving Ahead on Inlet Dredge Plan
A private contractor is expected to be selected this month to carry out the state’s new $15 million plan for addressing shoaling problems in shallow-draft inlets.
Damaged Pipe Complicates Dredging Job
A project to dredge the emergency ferry channel in Rodanthe Harbor, a critical route for Hatteras Island when roads or bridges are inaccessible, has been complicated by the discovery of a broken culvert.
